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July 19, 2021

PA denounces Israel PM’s remarks on Jewish worship at Al-Aqsa Mosque

Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas categorically rejected statements by Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett in which he said Israel will preserve freedom of worship for Jews at Al-Aqsa...

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July 19, 2021

Al-Aqsa Mosque is exclusively for Muslims, insists Greek Orthodox Patriarch

The Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, Theophilos III, reiterated on Sunday that access to and the use of Al-Aqsa Mosque “is an exclusive right” for Muslims. “Any aggression on...

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July 19, 2021

Palestine’s first Olympic weightlifter to compete in Tokyo Games

Palestinian weightlifter from Gaza, Mohammad Hamada, will be making history by being the first such athlete to compete at the Olympic Games in Tokyo this month. Hamada secured his...

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July 19, 2021

Hamas: Vicious cycle of Palestinian situation ‘must be broken’

Palestinian resistance movement Hamas said today that the “vicious cycle” experienced by Palestinians under Israeli occupation “must be broken”. In a tweet member of Hamas’ Political Bureau, Mousa Abu Marzouq,...

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July 19, 2021

Algeria recalls ambassador from Morocco for consultation

Algeria has recalled its ambassador from Morocco for consultation purposes, Anadolu has reported. The government in Algiers has not ruled out “taking other measures” in protest against statements made...

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July 19, 2021

Sudan warns of rise in Nile waters as heavy rains strike

The Sudanese Ministry of Irrigation yesterday called on residents living on the banks of the Blue Nile to take precautions due to an expected rise in the river’s water...

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July 19, 2021

Saudi analysts publicly attack UAE

Pro-government commentators in Saudi Arabia are publicly criticising the United Arab Emirates’ role in Yemen, a rare move that reflects political and economic tensions between the two Gulf allies...

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July 19, 2021

Islamic Jihad calls for ‘public mobilisation’ in defence of Al-Aqsa Mosque

Palestinian resistance movement Islamic Jihad yesterday called on the Palestinian people to carry out “public mobilisation” efforts to defend Al-Aqsa Mosque from attacks by Israeli Jewish settlers, Anadolu reported. Islamic Jihad...

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July 19, 2021

Palestinian factions will never accept Gaza siege, body says

The Palestinian National and Islamic Forces said yesterday that they would not accept the continued imposition of the Israeli siege on Gaza, Quds Press reported. Speaking at a press conference, Islamic...

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July 19, 2021

Egypt detains ex-editor of Al-Ahram newspaper on terrorism charges

The Egyptian Public Prosecution issued orders to imprison Abdel Nasser Salama, the former editor-in-chief of Al-Ahram newspaper, for 15 days pending an investigation into claims he financed terrorism. Salama was charged...

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